“100 Stories From The Archive”
Hornsey Historical Society’s latest publication ‘100 Stories From The Archive’ will be published in early November. Stories have been cherry picked from an archive of over 28,000 catalogues items of local interest.
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The latest articles and news from the Hornsey Historical Society.
Hornsey Historical Society Statement Regarding the Queen’s Passing
Many of us are deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. She will be remembered fondly, as great example of service to the nation and the …
The National Railway Strike, October 1919
This article about the 1919 national railway strike by Clemmie Butler-Brown, a sixth former then on work experience with Hornsey Historical Society, was first published on the website in October …
1895: Women’s Football Makes its Official Debut in Hornsey
The following article was first published on the HHS website in June 2019 to coincide with the FIFA Women’s World Cup. With the interest generated by the current UEFA Women’s …
Platinum Jubilee Celebrations 2022
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Images of the Jubilee celebrations courtesy of David Winskill
Celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s Reign … 70 Years Apart
Bella Wilkinson’s excellent article last week focused on Hornsey’s 1953 Coronation street parties, the children’s fancy dress competition and party visits by Alderman William Grimshaw, Mayor of Hornsey. This week …
Damp Streets, it’s Cold and Windy but the Partying Carries on!
As we mark Queen Elizabeth II’s 70th anniversary of her Coronation this weekend, we take a look back at local events celebrating this joyous event which took place on 2nd …
From Salvation Army Citadel to ArtHouse Cinema
Another in our series on Church buildings which have changed their function. This small but distinctive building in Tottenham Lane, Crouch End N8, is easily missed, squeezed between the blocks …
Julius Salter Elias, Viscount Southwood, 1873 – 1946
From Office Boy to Press Baron The fourth article in our series – Hornsey Personalities of the Past This is the classic ‘rags to riches’ story. The son of itinerant …
Hymns and Rock Music: Park Chapel, Crouch End
Another article in our series about church buildings which have changed their function. This imposing mid-1850s building is best viewed from Haringey Park N8 or whilst walking on Crouch Hill. …